by Sydnie Henry | Jan. 10, 2023 | State
AUSTIN — The Texas Senate gaveled in at noon on Tuesday, starting the 88th Legislative Session with a bang. Historically considered the more conservative chamber of the Texas Legislature, the Senate moved even further to the right during the 2022 election cycle with a...
by Emily Medeiros | Jan. 10, 2023 | State
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned last summer, new data from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission shows that the number of abortions in Texas began plummeting in August. According to the data, no elective abortions were performed, and only three medically...
by Darrell Frost | Jan. 10, 2023 | State
A strong push for parental rights legislation is expected in this year’s legislative session, as both the Republican Party of Texas and an influential advocacy organization have targeted the issue as a top priority. The Family Freedom Project, an offshoot of the...
by Robert Montoya | Jan. 10, 2023 | Investigations, Local, State
Contrary to narrative spin, local governments wield significant power over the agencies that assign your home’s taxable value. This statewide apparatus costs more than $585 million, and is rife with conflicts of interest where high tax collecting local governments...
by Katy Marshall | Jan. 10, 2023 | Federal
The American Library Association (ALA) will feature critical race theory (CRT) proponent Ibram X. Kendi as the opening speaker at their annual LibLearnX conference later this month. The ALA is a national organization with state-level branches that claims to provide...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Jan. 10, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Dr. Robert Malone is an American physician, bioethicist and biochemist. He is a co-creator of the mRNA technology many say is being misused in the China-virus vaccines. Author of “LIES My Government Told Me.”
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Jan. 10, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Dr. Peter McCullough has a long and storied career in medicine as an internist, cardiologist and epidemiologist. He’s the author of “Courage to Face Covid-19”.
by The Luke Macias Show | Jan. 10, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Today we are joined by Congressman Keith Self to explain the federal leadership battle. I also take time to break down the current leadership battle in the Texas House.
by Texas Scorecard | Jan. 10, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Video
Learn the ins-and-outs of the Texas legislative process as the 88th session begins. Brandon Waltens brings you a quick and easy to understand video covering all the basics you need to keep up with this years brand new session.
by Texas Scorecard | Jan. 9, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Video
Kambree breaks down why people are not happy with Senator John Cornyn. To read the full story, click here.
by Erin Anderson | Jan. 9, 2023 | State
With the 2023 Texas Legislative Session about to start, more grassroots groups are pressing their Republican state representatives to stop giving Democrats powerful committee chairmanships. The Legislature convenes on Tuesday, January 10, and Texas House members are...
by Darrell Frost | Jan. 9, 2023 | State
After several disappointing efforts over the last several years, Texas school choice advocates have renewed optimism about the prospect of expanding education options for parents and students ahead of this year’s legislative session, which will begin on January 10....
by Sydnie Henry | Jan. 9, 2023 | State
For the 88th Legislative Session, both grassroots organization Texans for Strong Borders and think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation are advocating to remove benefits, or “magnets,” from illegal aliens. Magnets are benefits programs that incentivize illegal...
by Robert Montoya | Jan. 9, 2023 | Investigations, Local, State
“I don’t think these elected officials really understand how many people are hanging on to their home with a thread or a string,” said Diane Covey, a 20-year resident of Denton County. At 67, she recently retired, while her 72-year-old husband retired in 2018....
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Jan. 9, 2023 | State
A letter signed by more than 1,000 Texans was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott, asking him to declare the sexualization of children an emergency. Texas Scorecard obtained a copy of the letter, which was emailed to the governor this morning. The effort was organized by Bonnie...
by The Salcedo Storm Podcast | Jan. 9, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Podcasts
Sean can’t wait to get out of the door to get a vacation he didn’t get over Christmas. Before he goes, the boys talk about New Mexico, the vaccines, illegal immigration and the border.
by Tony McDonald | Jan. 9, 2023 | Commentary, State
With the 88th Legislative Session beginning on January 10, citizens must know the important deadlines they’ll need to confront in order to ensure bills they support have a shot to pass the Texas House and Senate and to be signed by the governor. Because it is a much...
by Michael Quinn Sullivan | Jan. 7, 2023 | Commentary, Federal
A historic vote late Friday finally secured the speakership of the U.S. House for a California Republican, but the path getting there could reshape congressional action for years to come. Two dozen reform-minded conservatives forced major concessions that will shift...
by Erin Anderson | Jan. 6, 2023 | State
Texas is providing legal support for a Florida law designed to protect children ages 9 years old and younger from exposure to sexual content while in school. Similar legislation may soon be considered by the Texas Legislature, set to convene January 10. Texas Attorney...
by Texas Scorecard | Jan. 6, 2023 | Texas Scorecard Video
Texas legislators have filed more than two dozen bills to create gun restrictions and enforce gun control measures. To read the full story, click here.
